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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,209.67, 33,298.03 and 13,442.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,209.67, 33,298.03 and 13,442.59 is: 20,153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,209.67 : 33,298.03 = 13,442.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,209.67/33,298.03 = 13,442.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,209.67x = 33,298.03 × 13,442.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,209.67x = 447,611,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,611,765.10/22,209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,153.91

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